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Healthwatch core skills framework 2025/26
This framework will help you see the skills you use in your role, identify any gaps and find the support you need to develop or fine tune them.
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Annual report template 2024 - 25
Download the new annual report template to showcase your best projects and how you have made a difference for local people in the last year.
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How to develop a communications strategy
Find out the critical ingredients for developing communications strategy and access our communications strategy template.
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Guide: Data processing and protection
This guidance explains the current data protection law and what this will mean for your local Healthwatch.
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How to complete our annual local Healthwatch survey
To ensure we give you the right support, please fill in the Annual Survey and tell us how things work on the ground for you and the constraints you face locally.
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COVID-19 test and trace: Your questions answered
Find out the answers to some common questions about the NHS test and trace service to help you provide advice to the public when it comes to COVID-19.
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Managing volunteers remotely
It’s always important to involve and support our volunteers. We look at the best ways to do this remotely.
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What to do when a Healthwatch changes provider
Use this checklist if your Healthwatch changes provider. It includes the steps local authorities, outgoing and incoming providers need to consider during this transitional period, to ensure the public continue to receive a good service.
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